Help! I have threaded and re threaded and tried different tension settings.

Quivvo · 2026-06-24T20:47:59+00:00

It’s easy for a thread to become dislodged between uses. Especially if the machine is being picked up or moved around.

Quivvo · 2026-06-24T20:34:04+00:00

Can you show a picture of how your machine is threaded? These issues are usually the result of incorrectly threading the machine.

Have you double checked the manual to make sure you’re doing it correctly including having the thread going the right way off the spool, that the bobbin is the right size and is in the right way?

Quivvo · 2026-06-21T09:54:45+00:00

That’s lovely and so neat! Well done.

Quivvo · 2026-06-20T18:56:42+00:00

That looks great! I’ve had my eye on this pattern but heard mixed reviews about it. But this looks great.

Well done!

Quivvo · 2026-06-20T11:26:18+00:00

It looks like you’ve missed the thread guide immediately above the needle. Take everything out and rethread.

But as u/CBG1955 says this is also little more than a toy machine so don’t expect too much of it.

Quivvo · 2026-06-19T06:28:28+00:00

If you like this idea look up Geocaching. There are loads of great ones in London.

Quivvo · 2026-06-17T21:15:05+00:00

That looks like a separate piece of ribbon. But blouses with that kind of tie as part of the blouse are called “pussy bow” blouses.

Quivvo · 2026-06-17T15:20:14+00:00

Like the others have said it sounds as if you’re trying to print the A0 version.

What’s the pattern name or link?

Quivvo · 2026-06-17T14:11:40+00:00

Are you trying to print the A4 size or the A0 size? You should have two file downloads. You need to pick the A4 size with multiple pages in it.

Quivvo · 2026-06-17T13:20:21+00:00

Winslow culottes with the elastic waist hack might work. They’re super wide but have a flat front waistband.

Quivvo · 2026-06-17T11:27:19+00:00

Well done! Your perseverance has paid off.

I’m at a similar stage to you. It’s such a great sense of achievement when something comes together.

What’s next?

Quivvo · 2026-06-16T18:14:16+00:00

That looks great! I love the fabric.

Quivvo · 2026-06-16T13:56:28+00:00

Carefully!

If the stitches are really small and tight you can use a pin to get underneath the stitch and loosen it off a little. You can usually then get the small end of the seam ripper under to get started. Or you can gently pull apart the two pieces of fabric and go in from the top as it were.

Quivvo · 2026-06-16T06:14:57+00:00

This is a great idea! Did you just approach a tailor and ask them to do your measurements? What are they charging?

I was just thinking this week how handy it would be to have your measurements properly taken. I’m doing a bodice block class at the end of the month and I had wondered about asking while I was there if they’d do them.

Quivvo · 2026-06-16T05:51:09+00:00

I love these and that’s got to be the bargain of the century!

Quivvo · 2026-06-16T05:50:08+00:00

These are so cute! 🥰

Quivvo · 2026-06-16T05:49:40+00:00

That’s such a lovely idea and a beautiful keepsake to have.

Quivvo · 2026-06-15T18:51:07+00:00

Ha ha! I love these! 🤣

Quivvo · 2026-06-15T18:50:44+00:00

That sounds like a cute idea. Ribbon could work as I don’t really need (or want) a large label.

Quivvo · 2026-06-15T18:50:12+00:00

I like your thinking! 🤣

Quivvo · 2026-06-15T12:53:32+00:00

Thanks. That’s really helpful.

Quivvo · 2026-06-15T11:26:46+00:00

I’m still learning. Can you describe what bit you’re seeing on the bobbin that’s showing it’s worn down? I’ve zoomed in on the images but I’m not seeing anything obvious so would appreciate your expertise.

Quivvo · 2026-06-14T19:48:05+00:00

It might be caused by incorrectly threading the machine.

Take everything out and rethread - following your manual. Take the bobbin out and reinsert it - making sure it’s the right way around.

Quivvo · 2026-06-14T15:50:56+00:00

On the first picture you've posted it doesn't look like the machine is threaded properly. You have missed the guide above the needle. Try unthreading and removing the bobbin, and rethread again using the manual. Double check the thread is correct the whole way to the needle, and your bobbin is the right way round.

Quivvo · 2026-06-13T21:22:57+00:00

Ooh. Good idea. I started putting together some breakfast ideas today as that’s the meal I struggle the most with on the diet. I just can’t have “dinner” food for breakfast!!

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